Moroccan Lucky Seven Vegetable Inspired Couscous 🍲
Overview:
Before I moved to San Antonio, I used to buy this fabulous “Lucky Seven Vegetable Couscous”, but can’t find it here. Desperate for the flavor, I tried without success to find the recipe on the web. After some browsing, I took some of the listed ingredients from various recipes I found & came up with this. My family LOVED it! You could add some cooked cubed chicken to this to make a one-dish meal. You can also add more vegetables such as sweet red peppers or squash, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken for a vegetarian dish.
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Keywords: African, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Easy
- Rating: 3.5 stars
- Calories: 534.8 per serving
- Fat Content: 14.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 96.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 75.8g
- Fiber Content: 9g
- Sugar Content: 5.5g
- Protein Content: 16.5g
- Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1/2 |
| Carrots | 2 |
| Yellow onion | 2 |
| Ground cumin | 1 |
| Ground coriander | 3/4 |
| Ground allspice | 1 |
| Dried cranberries | 1 |
| Currants | 1 |
| Dry white wine | 1 1/2 |
| Low sodium chicken broth | 2/3 |
| Couscous | 1 |
Instructions:
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Toast Almonds:
- Cook ALMONDS over MED heat in heavy large skillet until they are pale golden, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently to evenly toast them.
- Transfer to bowl & set aside.
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Prepare Skillet:
- Add OLIVE OIL to skillet & increase heat to MED-HIGH.
- Add CARROTS & ONION, CUMIN & CORIANDER, saute until veggies just begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
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Add Wine and Dried Fruits:
- Add WINE & CRANBERRIES/CURRANTS.
- Boil until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
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Cook Vegetables:
- Add BROTH & PEAS (it helps if you COOK the frozen peas first).
- Partially cover skillet, simmer until veggies are tender, about 6 minutes.
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Season and Add Couscous:
- Season to taste with salt & pepper, if desired.
- Stir in COUSCOUS.
- Cover and remove from heat.
- Let stand (covered) for 7 minutes.
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Final Touch:
- Stir in ALLSPICE & ALMONDS right before serving.
- Fluff with fork & serve.
Notes:
- This Moroccan-inspired couscous dish brings together a delightful mix of vegetables and spices, creating a flavorful and wholesome meal.
- Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or protein sources to make it even heartier.
- Perfect for a quick and easy dinner option, suitable for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.
- Enjoy the exotic flavors of Morocco with this simple yet satisfying couscous recipe!
